The CMJ Music Marathon is a crazy and wonderful time for music lovers. The offerings are plentiful, and thankfully, there are many ways to enjoy the festivities without spending a dime. We’ve rounded up a bunch of evening events for your perusal that are free (except where noted). Some require RSVP, so be sure to follow the directions. Not all are official CMJ events, but as long as their music related and happening between October 13-17, who’s counting. Happy music festivaling, everyone!

Tuesday, October 13
Conflict of Interest Party ft. Joywave, Oberhofer, Grace Mitchell, K.I.D, Bayonne
Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Doors at 6pm, Show at 7pm
21+
RSVP

Music is GREAT Britain Showcase ft. Hooton Tennis Club, SYKES, Jake Issac, Stealing Sheep, Garden of Elks
The Living Room, 134 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Doors at 7:30pm, Show at 8pm
21+
Free, no RSVP

CMJ Takeover 2015 ft. Jay Electronica, Fame School & Friends, Donmonique, Jay IDK, Young Roddy, Russ
Santos Party House, 96 Lafayette Street, New York, NY
Doors at 8pm
18 to enter, 21 to drink
RSVP

Culture Collide/Dr. Martens Stand of Something Showcase ft. Beverly, Pinact & Expert Alterations
The Dr. Martens Store, 868 Broadway, New York, NY
6pm
RSVP

Siren Sounds & Data Touring Present CMJ Showcase: Nina Sky, Denitia & Sene, Weekend Money, Wes Walker, Swizzymack & Beer Specials
Arlene’s Grocery, 95 Stanton Street
Doors at 7:30pm
21+
RSVP

Heaters, Love as Laughter, Beech Creeps*
Union Pool, 484 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11211
9pm
21+
Free

Sofar Sounds at CMJ (October 13-17)
Locations all over the city
8pm-10:30pm
RSVP

Wednesday, October 14
Eye in the Sky Collective, The Convoy Group, and Clean Bill Management Present: The 4th Annual CMJ Texas Takeover Party ft. Holiday Mountain, Blue Healer, Say Girl Say, Night Drive, Lev, Moji and More
The Delancey, 168 Delancey Street, New York, NY
Doors at 4pm
21+
RSVP

Hilly Dilly CMJ Showcase ft. Tapes, Powers, Safia, Crooked Colours, Kevin Garrett, Lauv, Toro, Aquilo
Good Room, 98 Meserole Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
7pm
21+
RSVP

doNYC & Relix Magazine’s 2015 Official CMJ Showcase ft. Alexander F, Catey Shaw, Søren Juul, Mail The Horse, Heyrocco
The Hall at MP, 470 Driggs Ave., Brooklyn NY 11211
Doors at 6pm, Show is 7pm-midnight
21+
RSVP

Topshelf Records 2015 CMJ Showcase ft. Nai Harvest, Donovan Wolfington, Wildhoney, Solids, Clique, Infinity Girl, Lizard Kisses, plus free vinyl, tote bags, CDs, posters and more while supplies last
Shea Stadium, 20 Meadow Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206
7pm
All Ages
Free, RSVP on Facebook

Iceland Airwaves Presents: Mammut, Fufanu, DJ Flugvel og Geimskip & Brennivin cocktails
Black Bear, 70 North 6th Street, New York, NY 11249
8pm
21+
Free

Thursday, October 15
Noise Love, Sugarmama Bk & FlatBox ft. LODRO, Vomitface, Parlor Walls, Dead Waves, The Wendigo, Cool Ghouls, Sharkmuffin, Acid Dad, Baby Acid, Fruit&Flowers
Our Wicked Lady, 153 Morgan Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11237
Doors at 4pm
21+
Free

Float Upstream Presented by Dirges & Daydreams and Holy Underground ft. Mild High Club, Murals, Heaters, Chocolat, Cool Ghouls, Worthless, S
Berlin, 25 Avenue A (downstairs), New York, NY
Doors at 5pm, Show at 6pm
21+
RSVP

BalconyTV + Gansevoort Present Alberta Cross, Night Beds, Cardiknox and Monogem
Zerzura, Gansevoort Meatpacking, 18 Ninth Ave, New York, New York 10014
Doors at 5pm, Show at 5:30pm
21+
RSVP

Governors Ball Happy Hour
Elvis Guesthouse, 85 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
6pm
21+
RSVP

Beat Haus Record Showcase w/Noah B, Ewonee, Vesa & Special Guests: Melo-X, Mentplus & more TBA + Afterparty
7pm
Kinfolk, 94 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
21+
RSVP

School Night! Official CMJ Showcase ft. Skaters, The Big Moon, Gilligan Moss, Sofi Tukker, Monika, Hooton Tennis Club, Methyl Ethel, Miya Folick
The Living Room, 134 Metropolitan Avenue
Doors at 5pm
21+
RSVP for discounted admission

Distiller Promo Presents (DJ) Ursula 1000, Valley Maker, The Great American Canyon Band, Laura Gibson, Palehound, Gospel Machine, Worries, Death By Unga Bunga, Line & Circle
Union Pool, 484 Union Avenue, Brooklyn
5:30pm-1am
21+
Free

DONYC, BLACK DOTS MUSIC GROUP, AND 24WEST Present the Launch of “All My Friends” ft. Monogem, Pom Poms, HIGHS, EVVY, Ben Talmi + DJ sets by Delta Spirit, Nico Turner (of Cat Power), Elliot &The Ghost w/support from Tito’s Vodka & Goose Island*
Good Room, 98 Meserole Ave., Brooklyn NY
Doors open at 7:30pm
RSVP

KXLU Los Angeles 88.9 FM + BURGER RECORDS CMJ Showcase ft. Michael Rault, Cool Ghouls, Dirty Ghosts, Slim Twig, Modern Vices, Howardian, UNSTOPPABLE DEATH MACHINES
Palisades, 906 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY
8pm
All ages
Free

The Almighty Beggars Group CMJ Party ft. Car Seat Headrest
Elvis Guesthouse, 85 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
8pm-midnight
21+
Free

Friday, October 16
Cascine and Arbutus Records CMJ Happy Hour ft. DJ sets by Sean Nicholas Savage, Lemonade, Yumi Zouma, Promise Keeper, Better Person
The Ides at the Wythe Hotel, 80 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
5pm-8pm
Free

Cymbal X Terrible Records X Cameo CMJ showcase ft. LE1F, Empress Of, Porches., Kirin J Callinan, Deradoorian, Okay Kaya, Jimmy Whispers, Kaya, Stolen Jars
Cameo, 93 N 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY
5pm
21+
RSVP

CMJ Indie Shuffle Showcase: The Mystery Lights, Saint Pé, Psychiatric Metaphors, The Yetis, Good Morning
Our Wicked Lady, 153 Morgan Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11237
Doors at 5pm
21+
Free

Fader Fort ft. Allan Kingdom, Kehlani & many more* (October 16 & 17)
Converse Rubber Tracks Studios, 140 Hope Street, Brooklyn, NY
7pm-2am
21+
RSVP

Standard Sounds ft. Fiction Plane
The Standard, East Village Penthouse, 25 Cooper Square, New York, NY
7pm-9pm
RSVP

The Wild Honey Pie Presents The Beehive at CMJ ft. Frankie Cosmos, Phony Ppl, Dent May, Lazyeyes, Fraser A. Gorman, Corbu, Stone Cold Fox, The Britanys, Acid Dad, Sam Cohen, Piers
The Wick, 260 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY
6pm-4am
21+
RSVP (free with RSVP or $5)

Saturday, October 17
CMJ TJO Presents Showcase ft. The Bushwick Hotel, Tall Juan, Jamie Register and the Damn Thang, Slim Wray, Brook Pridemore, Bree and the Whatevers, Out of System Transfer, Dreams of June
Our Wicked Lady, 153 Morgan Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11237
Doors at 4pm
21+
Free

Communion Presents CMJ at Brooklyn Bowl ft. Powers, Satellite Stories, Broken Hands, Howqua & DJ Sets by Ben Lovett, Mike Spinella, Kelly the Bruce, and more
Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Doors at 6pm, Show at 8pm
21+
RSVP

Run for Cover Records Showcase ft. Pity Sex, Makthaverskan, Crying, Teen Suicide, LVL UP, Petal, Spencer Radcliffe, Pinegrove
Palisades, 906 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY
6:30pm
All ages
RSVP

*Not an official CMJ show